Football in norway

The current national league system administered by the football association is organised as 1-1-4-12, where Tippeligaen is the highest Norwegian level andAdeccoligaen the second highest, followed by four third level 

(Division 2) and 12 fourth level (Division 3).

Level

League(s)/Division(s)

1

Tippeligaen 16 clubs

2

Adeccoligaen 16 clubs

3

2. Divisjon 56 clubs

3

Division 2 Group 1 14 clubs

Division 2 Group 2 14 clubs

Division 2 Group 3 14 clubs

Division 2 Group 4 14 clubs

4

3. Divisjon 164 clubs

5–9

Division 4 through Division 8 are regional divisions administered by the various regional football associations.

4

Division 3 Group 1 14 clubs

Division 3 Group 2 14 clubs

Division 3 Group 3 14 clubs

Division 3 Group 4 14 clubs

Division 3 Group 5 14 clubs

Division 3 Group 6 14 clubs

Division 3 Group 7 14 clubs

Division 3 Group 8 14 clubs

Division 3 Group 9 14 clubs

Division 3 Group 10 14 clubs

Division 3 Group 11 12 clubs

Division 3 Group 12 12 clubs

Promotion and Demotion

Division	Promotion	Demotion
Tippeligaen	N/A	15th, 16th
Adeccoligaen	Winner, runner-up	13th, 14th, 15th, 16th
2. Divisjon	Winners in four groups	14th, 15th, 16th in four groups
3. Divisjon	Winners in twelve groups	14th, 15th, 16th in twelve groups

From the 2011-season on, there will be no play-off matches between 3. Divisjongroup winners, due to the reduction from 24 to 12 groups.